French phrase
Nous supposons que ~.
Meaning
We assume that ___.
When to use it
States an assumption used as a basis for reasoning. It is somewhat formal and common in academic or report writing; certainty depends on context.
Example dialogue
Nous supposons que le patient répondra au traitement.
We assume that the patient will respond to treatment.
Très bien, quelles données soutiennent cette hypothèse ?
Very well, what data support this hypothesis?